Automotive vacatures in Amsterdam

Procurement Professional

Purchasing & Procurement

full-time Hoofddorp, Netherlands

Are you ready to Start Procurement for SIXT? With anticipated high growth in the upcoming years, SIXT is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Buyer to optimize procurement within the markets of UK the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. This key role will ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic supplier relationships to support SIXT's growth in UK and BENELUX. As an experienced buyer, you are a professional role model for your team colleagues and support them by sharing knowledge on topics such as negotiation, project planning, and purchasing tools. Apply now!

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

• You translate corporate planning into a market procurement roadmap for our national company in the Countries of UK and BENELUX and act as a business partner for internal stakeholders, manage global requirements and adapt them for the local procurement market. You ensure that quality standards are maintained in all procurement projects
• You monitor markets to identify conventional and innovative strategies and partners and act as a general market buyer with high focus on our commodities Other Fleet Cost, Logistics, Turnaround, Real Estate & Construction and support our Corporate Category Management Team in Marketing & Partner, IT & Communications or Professional Services projects
• You conduct RFx tenders, auctions, and contract negotiations as needed, while supporting rollouts and implementing the group-wide e-Sourcing and eProcurement strategy
• You conduct annual negotiations with existing partners and intermediaries, supporting international subsidiaries in their procurement activities while improving the cost structure of SIXT
• You develop and implement product group strategies with group-wide responsibility and ensure alignment across all regions
• You review and optimize our international quality standards and implement them with our local partners

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

• Experience You have proven experience in the indirect procurement environment as strategic buyer or with several years of professional experience in a comparable role managing the full cradle-to-grave procurement process (from initial planning to project closeout)
• Additional Experience You will have a proven track record of leading teams in negotiations, project planning, and purchasing tools training and implementations
• Technical Proficiency You have a comprehensive understanding of our product groups, enabling effective supplier management, sourcing strategies, advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to create detailed presentations and analyze complex data
• Soft Skills You have exceptional negotiation skills with a strong focus on cost optimization and achieving value-driven outcomes; You are highly resilient under pressure, demonstrating excellent team collaboration, assertiveness, and the ability to thrive in dynamic environments
• Language skills You have fluent English language in written and spoken; additional languages such as German, can also be used in your daily work
• Commitment to Excellence You are adaptable to agile work environments and comfortable handling short-term project changes with professionalism and experience
• Travel You are flexible and willing to travel up to 10%

With a lot of creativity and expertise, we manage the balancing act every day between the specifications of the internal quality requirements and the premium focus of SIXT.